Episode Notes:

Iran's threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz led to a dramatic drop in ships passing through the strait, with ripple effects throughout the global economy. The recently agreed ceasefire raised hopes that shipping might resume, but Windward CEO Ami Daniel says that the strait remains effectively closed. Ami provides details on the sudden decline in shipping, which ships are getting through, and how the strait might reopen.

Listeners can track shipping stats at https://insights.windward.ai/.

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